by Barbara M. Pizzolato, Esq. | Jan 14, 2015 | Estate Planning
When you create a revocable living trust, it is important to transfer your assets into that trust, including any real estate that you own. However, if you are not mindful, transferring real property into a trust could result in the loss of your title insurance. ...
by Barbara M. Pizzolato, Esq. | Jan 13, 2015 | Estate Planning
For many people, writing a will can be a daunting task. People do not like to think about their own deaths, let alone decide what will happen to their belongings after they pass away. However, once things are broken down, writing a will does not have to be too...
by Barbara M. Pizzolato, Esq. | Jan 12, 2015 | Estate Planning
People often fear that leaving large sums of money to their relatives will result in those relatives blowing the money on things they do not need. A recent case in the United Kingdom demonstrates that this is not an unfounded fear. Euan MacAndrew, a 24-year-old, was...
by Barbara M. Pizzolato, Esq. | Jan 9, 2015 | Estate Planning, Health Care, News and Current Events
A couple of major corporations have recently announced that they will pay to have the eggs of female employees frozen for later use. You might not believe it, but this could have an effect on your estate plan. Apple and Facebook recently decided to offer a new...
by Barbara M. Pizzolato, Esq. | Jan 8, 2015 | Estate and Trust Administration, Estate Planning, News and Current Events
If one of your relatives confessed on his deathbed that he had a hidden cache of gold and silver worth millions of dollars, you might be inclined to seek out the fortune. That is the case with one New York City family. Edward Giaimo, Jr. was a wealthy New York...
